Braylynn
A feminine name of American origin meaning "brave defender".
Name Census estimates that about 1,734 living Americans carry the first name Braylynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Braylynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braylynn births was 2014 (134 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braylynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Braylynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 197,667 Americans
Peak year
2014
134 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,039
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Braylynn
Braylynn leans heavily female at 89.8% of total registrations, but 178 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Braylynn as a male name
- Ranked #8,382 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (17 births)
Braylynn as a female name
- Ranked #4,039 in 2024
- 36 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (118 births)
Popularity
Braylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braylynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,095 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Braylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braylynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braylynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Braylynn, while Virginia, Utah, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braylynn
The name Braylynn is a relatively modern invention, combining the elements "Bray" and "Lynn". It does not have a clear origin in a specific language or cultural tradition.
The first part, "Bray", may be derived from the Old French word "braie", meaning "breeches" or "pants". This term was used to refer to a type of clothing worn in medieval times. Alternatively, it could be linked to the English word "bray", which means the loud cry of a donkey or other animal.
The second part, "Lynn", is a common English name element that can be traced back to various sources. It may come from the Old English word "linn", meaning a pool or lake. It could also be connected to the Scottish Gaelic word "linne", meaning a waterfall or pool.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Braylynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Braylynn are relatively recent, dating back only a few decades. It is likely that the name was created as a combination of existing name elements in the United States or other English-speaking countries.
While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Braylynn, some individuals with similar names or name elements include:
1. Brayden McDermott (born 1998), an American actor known for his role in the film "Honey Boy".
2. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), an English actress and member of the Redgrave family of performers.
3. Lynn Fontanne (1887-1983), a British-American actress and leading lady of the American stage.
4. Lynn Swann (born 1952), an American former professional football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
5. Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), an American actress known for her roles in films like "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and "Eve's Bayou".
It is important to note that while these individuals share elements of the name Braylynn, none of them were specifically known by that exact name.
People
Braylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braylynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,734 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braylynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 197,667 US residents.
Is Braylynn a common name?
We classify Braylynn as "Rare". It ranks above 93.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,748 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Braylynn was 2014, when 134 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braylynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braylynn a female name?
Yes, 89.8% of people registered as Braylynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.